Colin Dickson, MBA, P.Eng.

TEP providing inspection consulting services in the construction of buried and aerial fiber telecommunications projects in New Brunswick and Ontario, Canada.

Team of TEP-Canada professionals are executing tower projects for telecommunication sector clients in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador.

A win-win partnership was developed with Engineers Nova Scotia and the Saint Mary's University Executive Master of Business of Administration to identify continued professional development topics engaging members of Engineers Nova Scotia. The current business trends of interest to practicing engineers are identified, developed and presented by faculty of the Sobey's Business School EMBA. Feedback from each topic presented is provided by the engineers in attendance and continuous improvement… Show more

A win-win partnership was developed with Engineers Nova Scotia and the Saint Mary's University Executive Master of Business of Administration to identify continued professional development topics engaging members of Engineers Nova Scotia. The current business trends of interest to practicing engineers are identified, developed and presented by faculty of the Sobey's Business School EMBA. Feedback from each topic presented is provided by the engineers in attendance and continuous improvement including new topics to be developed are considered by the partnership. Show less

Project included development of web site for the American Concrete Institute - Atlantic Chapter. Working closely with stakeholders of the Board of Directors to capture information, engaged team - designer, programmer and text editor, ensured web site met the criteria of the BOD, and launched web site.

Portal will enable membership capture, event advertisement and communication with aci-Atlantic Chapter members.

Working with BELL Mobility Zone 12 (Newfoundland and Labrador) team project and operations manage the approximately 200 radio access network sites and their associated new builds, overlays, and optimization projects as well as respond to special events that occur in the province (Zone 12).

Project management and team deliverables include: identifying the needs assessment, defining the project scope, reviewing and assessing transport (fiber or microwave) requirements and defining upgrades… Show more

Working with BELL Mobility Zone 12 (Newfoundland and Labrador) team project and operations manage the approximately 200 radio access network sites and their associated new builds, overlays, and optimization projects as well as respond to special events that occur in the province (Zone 12).

Project management and team deliverables include: identifying the needs assessment, defining the project scope, reviewing and assessing transport (fiber or microwave) requirements and defining upgrades as required, scheduling and preparing budget for the projects, completing the real estate transactions, authorization and public notice to proceed processes, preparing the radio frequency engineering specifications, structural engineering drawings, work orders for materials, tendering and awarding the construction, construction managing the projects, commissioning and callP testing the implementation of the projects, and managing the project's risks and close out.

Opportunities are identified for continuous process improvement thru LEAN techniques such as process flow mapping, Kaizens, PDCA, structured problem solving, standard work methods, and visual management tools. Show less

As a subcontractor to AMEC Foster Wheeler acted as the Senior Industrial Engineer in the Recapitalization of the Rocky Point Ammunition Jetty Project.

Responsibilities in the project included reviewing and documenting the process flow for the embarkation/ disembarkation of ammunition from the existing jetty facility to Canadian Forces Ships and the material handling equipment deployed in these processes. Thru a Design Charette and Site Visits data and interviews were realized enabling a… Show more

As a subcontractor to AMEC Foster Wheeler acted as the Senior Industrial Engineer in the Recapitalization of the Rocky Point Ammunition Jetty Project.

Responsibilities in the project included reviewing and documenting the process flow for the embarkation/ disembarkation of ammunition from the existing jetty facility to Canadian Forces Ships and the material handling equipment deployed in these processes. Thru a Design Charette and Site Visits data and interviews were realized enabling a process flow analysis to be completed on the existing conditions and understand how material handling equipment is deployed. An extensive documentation review was completed to understand the Canadian Forces Fleet Requirements - size of vessels, ammunition storage on ships, loading positions, civilian and military personnel roles and responsibilities, timing of process steps, safety handling requirements, evolution of needs, and existing process challenges.

Working with the AMECFW Design Team proposed jetty configurations were conceptually designed and reviewed using the process flow mapping to identify process improvements given different jetty configuration options and presented to the client. A decision matrix was prepared to identify and make recommendations on configurations including proposed jetty deck sizes to respond to the evolution of the Canadian Forces Fleet Requirements. Show less

A talented team of Engineers-in-Residence developed and implemented the inaugural Engineering Design Expo for Dalhousie University Faculty of Engineering that took place on April 1, 2014. The Expo features 75 Senior Capstone Projects from the 4th Year Engineering Undergraduate Students presented in poster format. The students orally present their projects to a team of industry judges who score the visual and oral presentation and an award is given for the best project in each engineering… Show more

A talented team of Engineers-in-Residence developed and implemented the inaugural Engineering Design Expo for Dalhousie University Faculty of Engineering that took place on April 1, 2014. The Expo features 75 Senior Capstone Projects from the 4th Year Engineering Undergraduate Students presented in poster format. The students orally present their projects to a team of industry judges who score the visual and oral presentation and an award is given for the best project in each engineering discipline.

The Design Expo has become an annual event returning on March 31, 2015 and March 22, 2016.

The Expo was opened to the general public and had good media attention for its first year. Local print, electronic and television media are regular attendees covering the stories of the students and the public reaction to the projects.

Not only is the Expo a good opportunity for the students to gain public exposure, but Dalhousie University also enjoys this opportunity to invite the general public to visit the campus and learn what the engineering students are studying and what they are developing as skills to meet the challenges that need to be addressed to improve infrastructure and respond to the needs of the general public. Show less

Working with the Department Heads of Civil and Resource Engineering (Dr. Craig Lake and Dr. Yi Liu)
+ Identified the requirement for third year level course
+ Developed the needs assessment
+ Prepared an overview of the curriculum
+ Developed the course outline
+ Working with David Copp developed syllabus, lecture topics, lecture slides, assignments and projects
+ Delivered inaugural course with David Copp (Co-Lecturer) and Cameron Ells (Teaching Assistant) Winter Term… Show more

Working with the Department Heads of Civil and Resource Engineering (Dr. Craig Lake and Dr. Yi Liu)
+ Identified the requirement for third year level course
+ Developed the needs assessment
+ Prepared an overview of the curriculum
+ Developed the course outline
+ Working with David Copp developed syllabus, lecture topics, lecture slides, assignments and projects
+ Delivered inaugural course with David Copp (Co-Lecturer) and Cameron Ells (Teaching Assistant) Winter Term 2016
+ Course included topics of ethics, professionalism, law, and safety
+ Course provided the students an opportunity to challenge their understanding of the topics of engineering ethics and the law as it relates to practicing engineering in an interactive format with a practicing professional engineer and lawyer
+ 6o students challenged and completed the first offering of this course Show less

Project Definition: To investigate the opportunity for a new Master of Engineering program with a focus on Project Management in the Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University including 5-year strategic market plan, financial planning, curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, industry partnerships, university approvals, graduate studies and program leadership.

EastLink (eastlink.ca)| Project Manager | Wireless | RAN Project: May 2011-May 2013
Project management of HSPA and LTE wireless radio access network implementation in Maritime provinces including site acquisition, radio network engineering and construction management. Project scope: EastLink launched in partnership with Ericsson a superior wireless network in NS thru NB to PEI on February 15, 2013 with a team of energetic site acquisition specialists with local knowledge, international… Show more

EastLink (eastlink.ca)| Project Manager | Wireless | RAN Project: May 2011-May 2013
Project management of HSPA and LTE wireless radio access network implementation in Maritime provinces including site acquisition, radio network engineering and construction management. Project scope: EastLink launched in partnership with Ericsson a superior wireless network in NS thru NB to PEI on February 15, 2013 with a team of energetic site acquisition specialists with local knowledge, international calibre radio frequency engineers, and industry experienced hardened construction project managers. Site acquisition: rooftops, raw land towers and collocations with site qualifications, contracts, surveys, public notifications processes, municipal approvals and Industry Canada impasse process. Radio frequency engineering: equipment integrated logistic support, optimization and technology upgrade. Construction management: scheduling and coordination of equipment and resources, soil testing, environmental assessment, structural engineering analysis + design, power + fibre connectivity, commissioning and e911 certification. Show less

Developed, planned, budgeted, organized, managed, delivered and hosted - International Solidification Stabilization Technical Conference in Sydney, Nova Scotia with an outstanding team of likeminded individuals from academia, government, industry, and engineering consulting. Conference focused on the technical advances made in the science, engineering, construction and government policy associated with the remediation of contaminated sites with solidification/stabilization technology. An… Show more

Developed, planned, budgeted, organized, managed, delivered and hosted - International Solidification Stabilization Technical Conference in Sydney, Nova Scotia with an outstanding team of likeminded individuals from academia, government, industry, and engineering consulting. Conference focused on the technical advances made in the science, engineering, construction and government policy associated with the remediation of contaminated sites with solidification/stabilization technology. An outcome of the conference was a Conference Proceeding of the peer reviewed conference papers written, published and presented at the conference by world renowned subject matter experts. Over 150 delegates traveled from 12 countries to attend the conference. On the third day the conference delegates had the opportunity to visit the largest solidification/stabilization project in Canada - The Sydney Tar Ponds Project. With beautiful sunny warm days and a wonderful venue - Cape Breton University the guest were treated to the hospitality of Nova Scotia including the Order of Good Cheer. Show less

Acted as the project manager with team counterparts at the Portland Cement Association - Chuck Wilk and Directors of Business Development, Director of Marketing, and Director of Public Affairs at the Cement Association of Canada to develop and implement a National Market Strategy for the introduction of a new environmental remediation technology in Canada - cement based Solidification/Stabilization.

Project involved strategic planning, project management, P&L budget and market… Show more

Acted as the project manager with team counterparts at the Portland Cement Association - Chuck Wilk and Directors of Business Development, Director of Marketing, and Director of Public Affairs at the Cement Association of Canada to develop and implement a National Market Strategy for the introduction of a new environmental remediation technology in Canada - cement based Solidification/Stabilization.

Project involved strategic planning, project management, P&L budget and market forecasting, research and development projects with Canadian universities, design of marketing material, trade show attendance and technical presentations, promotion to clients - public and private, customer relationship management, government relations and advocacy, capacity building with remediation contractors, match-making with US and UK partners, and presentation to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency.

Solidification/Stabilization construction project opportunities were realized in NS, NB, ON, QE, MB, SK, AB, BC providing new market opportunities for cement sales in Canada. Show less

Project Definition: To design/build Scout Canada - Nova Scotia Council Office in Burnside Business Park, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia that included budgeting, space planning, site selection, architectural and engineering design development, stakeholder engagement, contract tendering, construction management, project management, scheduling, and relocation from original premises.

Project managed the research, design and implementation of a strategic market plan for the promotion of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) in Atlantic Canada. Goal was to identify market opportunity and segmentation, promote the solution as an engineering product for pavements and dams structures, make technical presentations to potential customers and civil engineering consultants who would be implemented infrastructure projects, and partner with contractors to introduce the product. The Cement… Show more

Project managed the research, design and implementation of a strategic market plan for the promotion of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) in Atlantic Canada. Goal was to identify market opportunity and segmentation, promote the solution as an engineering product for pavements and dams structures, make technical presentations to potential customers and civil engineering consultants who would be implemented infrastructure projects, and partner with contractors to introduce the product. The Cement Association of Canada promotion program leveraged the success of the Portland Cement Association's RCC Program.

RCC Projects were successfully promoted to the Department of National Defence and constructed at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown in New Brunswick and to several private sector clients including a metal recycling company in Nova Scotia for their sorting yard. Show less

Led the inception, promotion and design of IT real estate development in Halifax, NS. Concept of the park was 7 buildings of various scale in a park-like setting where IT professionals could feed off of each others creativity and regional capacity for IT talent could grow the economy.

First building (82,000 s.f.) in the park was construction for tenant - Xwave: a Bell company.

Building was occupied by tenant in 2002.

Development, architecture and engineering design, construction and fit-up of furniture, fixtures and equipment of three of the nine Public-Private-Partnership (P3) School lead by Nova Learning Inc.

Meadowfields Community School - Yarmouth, NS
Forest Ridge Community School - Barrington, NS
Bayview Community School - Mahone Bay, NS

Engineering and architecture design of a new consolidated repair and overhaul facility for the Canadian Forces in Esquimalt, British Columbia. Focus of the design development was industrial engineering methodology included process flow mapping, triple diagonal charting, equipment inventory information system, motion and time study, work centres, plant layout and material handling systems. 26 existing job shops where process reviewed to identify improvements to flow, material handling, storage… Show more

Engineering and architecture design of a new consolidated repair and overhaul facility for the Canadian Forces in Esquimalt, British Columbia. Focus of the design development was industrial engineering methodology included process flow mapping, triple diagonal charting, equipment inventory information system, motion and time study, work centres, plant layout and material handling systems. 26 existing job shops where process reviewed to identify improvements to flow, material handling, storage - Kanban and the potential for work centres layouts. Thru significant stakeholder involvement in the design development the final concept design of the new facility was presented and accepted by the client - Department of National Defence. Show less

Modernization of the four Tribal Class 280 Destroyers for the the Royal Canadian Navy.
HMCS Algonquin, HMCS Iroquois, HMCS Athabaskan, HMCS Huron